Pierce Manufacturing said in a blog post that is making upgrades across its facilities to enhance customer experience, improve safety, and expand advanced manufacturing.
The post did not say how much was being invested or when the upgrades were being made.
Pierce implemented a strategic factory realignment and expanded space by nearly 200,000 square feet. The realignment focuses on optimizing operational flow and eliminating waste by strategically placing key processes improving logistics and throughput.
The company integrated advanced manufacturing techniques like welding, sanding and paint robots to boost quality, efficiency and safety. Investments in AI enabled sanding robots, laser technology and collaborative robots (cobots), have further improved fabrication and welding precision.
With an increased focus on precision automation, team efficiency and output is enhanced and waste is reduced supporting sustainability initiatives.
Pierce’s Manufacturing Execution System streamlines requirements and provide workers with clear, point-of-use instructions, optimizing assembly and safety protocols.
By leveraging these advancements, we ensure our teams and customers stay connected, aligning our processes to consistently exceed expectations and deliver high-quality products and service.
Earlier this year, the future Graphics Department area underwent a significant transformation, as did Blue Floor East, formerly dedicated to graphics and apparatus off-line work.
The spaces received comprehensive upgrades, including:
- A light tunnel providing consistent, bright lighting for quality paint inspections and detection of paint imperfections before final inspection.
- Additional inspection bays on the Blue Floor.
- Improved HVAC systems in renovated conference rooms.
- A new floor coating for a sleek, modern look.
- A fresh wall and ceiling paint to brighten the space.
- The replacement of the lower four feet of wall with masonry block and new insulation.
- The installation of energy-efficient overhead doors.
- Lighting improvements in the graphics space with new white floors to enhance brightness and improve graphic application capabilities.
Renovations on Ranjelovec Way were made to better accommodate customer needs include more customer meeting rooms to facilitate discussions and planning and future plans for an additional set of restrooms.
One of the most highly trafficked spaces at Pierce Manufacturing is the checkout area for customers. As part of our renovation to enhance the customer experience, the floor has been refreshed to ensure the space remains safe and inviting for all.
To further enhance customer aftermarket support services, Pierce recently purchased the former Team Services buildings at 2602 American Drive. This location is now the new home of the Aftermarket Support and the Pierce Training Center; both are dedicated to working with our customers post-delivery and training new team members. Future projects for the facility include enhancing the space and infrastructure to support new processes, equipment, team member training and customer support offerings.
Two aging make-up air units on the rooftop have been replaced. The new HVAC units are not only more reliable but also more energy-efficient, ensuring consistent temperature control aligning comfort and energy conservation goals.
Construction teams are actively repairing pavement across all sites, eliminating trip hazards in yards and parking lots.
Additional faciltiy upgrades are planned, including bathroom updates, new carpeting and replacing shop lights with high-output LED fixtures to enhance workspaces.
